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Comment on London County Cricket Club search by saad ansari

saad ansari — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:43 +0000

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Comment on Gideon Haigh’s Ashes Tour Diary by miles down-legside

miles down-legside — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:45:16 +0000

Does anyone know for whom Gideon haigh is writing this summer, no mention on the Guardian or Cricinfo sites.

Cheers,

M DL

Comment on Life after Benaud by john m

john m — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:42:21 +0000

I go back a long way, so these are my all-time favourites:
John Arlott
Brian Johnston
Alan Gibson
Jonathan Agnew
Richie Benaud

The two I wouldn’t have are Geoff Boycott and Ian Botham. Neither had the slightest idea of strategy and tactics when they were captains and haven’t improved as commentators. The one I’d love to have, but have never heard, is Mike Brearley. He and Benaud were the best captains I ever saw.

Comment on Where and how to watch the Ashes in New York by Owen

Owen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:53:04 +0000

The Australian Bar are showing it.

http://www.theaustraliannyc.com/

Enjoy

Comment on England women’s new slimline kit by Alex

Alex — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:39 +0000

She is just ridiculously beautiful. A real heart-braker. And she plays cricket! Marry me now!

Comment on Hair company boss sets Camden council Ashes wager by richo

richo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:40:05 +0000

Complaints from the local residents what a laugh, what’s the thought of Warne causing nightmares for the English cricket tragics. Councils make the rules as they please unless it suits them too bad…

Comment on A day of British sporting success by Paddy

Paddy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:46:19 +0000

And, almost as importantly, England won the Bloggers’ Ashes in a cricket game against a load of convicts while Murray was playing his first two sets. Surprised your man Miller hasn’t done a match report yet given his role in England’s glory

Comment on Where and how to watch the Ashes in New York by Holla

Holla — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:38 +0000

There is an Aussie bar in town that will show the ashes 2009.. I will be there.

Comment on A day of British sporting success by porridge

porridge — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:49:39 +0000

honestly, who isn’t a fan of Claire Taylor? And Sarah Taylor has a century in the second match. I’m pretty sure the England men are going to lose the Ashes again this year, but at least the women will probably perform well against Australia in the ODIs and hopefully the test.

Comment on Where and how to watch the Ashes in New York by David

David — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:39:20 +0000

Like Samir, I don’t know of any bar in NYC showing the cricket. However I have a subscription to Willow TV and would be happy to ensconce myself in a wireless internet cafe on an Ashes weekend if anybody woudl care to join me??

Comment on Hair company boss sets Camden council Ashes wager by London Borough of Camden

London Borough of Camden — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:09:35 +0000

Hi, we’d love to take Mr Howell up on his bet but there are a couple of problems.

Firstly his studio is a grade 1 listed building which means it is unsuitable for commerical advertising.

Secondly, we’ve received complaints from local residents about the poster.

We do have a sense of humour but we also have a duty to uphold conservation regulations for the benefit of all residents and businesses.

Good luck with the match.

Comment on Cricket in New York by Justcoz

Justcoz — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:47:44 +0000

Best bet is Eight Mile Creek on Mulberry Street.

Or come to the 19th annual New York Ashes http://www.maddogscricketclub.com/ashestoashes...

Comment on Where and how to watch the Ashes in New York by Samir Chopra

Samir Chopra — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:54:21 +0000

Will, this is a tough one. In the old days, I used to watch live cricket in the Lexington Ave area - but that was for India’s matches. With live streaming on the net, I’ve stopped bothering with bars, especially since they are flaky, do not turn up the volume, and care little about cricket fans. NYC’s expat English community seems to care more for football, and hence you will find plenty of bars showing the EPL but not cricket. However, this time around it might be possible to find an EPL-obsessed bar that also shows the cricket. One place might be Nevada Smith’s on 3rd Ave (I think around 10th or 11th Streets). Another good bet might be Eight-Mile Creek (in Soho, on Mulberry Street) if it is still open. This is an Australian restaurant, and they might show the Ashes. I’ve seen some matches here a few years ago (an India-Paki ODI series).

Cheers,
Samir

Comment on Jackson’s dead. Let’s talk about Hauritz and Flintoff by Marcus

Marcus — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:37:08 +0000

I’ve heard of not speaking ill of the dead, but it’s ridiculous that not once have the allegations sorrounding him been mentioned in the media- at least, none that I know of. The man was very likely a child molester!

Comment on Brunt and Taylor lead clinical England win by Ceci

Ceci — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:45:10 +0000

Cracking match most of the way through. Like women’s cricket a lot because I actually watch the cricket rather than, as in the men’s game, the players (shallowness may play a part here)

Comment on Cricket in New York by Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:14:06 +0000

How about watching the 2009 Ashes series (well, parts of it) live on TV at a bar, or other public place, in NYC? Daily coverage begins at 6 am, our time - know of anyplace that’s making a special effort?

Comment on The Duckworth Lewis Method on Frank Skinner by white rabbit

white rabbit — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:55:22 +0000

The Duckworth Lewis method? Isn’t that an unreliable method of contraception?

Might as well be for all the sense anyone can make of it.

Comment on Australia: flat, unconvincing, undecided by Geoff

Geoff — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:18:00 +0000

Not sure I see the logic in bringing more than one lousy spinner on tour. Bringing two would simply reduce the fast bowling options. Why don’t Australia acknowledge that their best spinners are Clarke and Katich?
Sadly, Lee seems likely to become a passenger on this tour. He has been great box office, a great competitor and comes across as one of increasingly few good blokes in recent Aussie sides.
The lack of Australian firepower in the Sussex match will heap greater pressure on the most likely star of the show, Mitchell Johnson. With a bit of luck he will buckle under the weight of expectation and, hey presto, Ricky becomes the first Australian skipper to lose the Ashes twice!

Comment on Vaughan to retire by TG

TG — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:36:24 +0000

“Putting to good use” might involve a rather lucrative broadcasting opportunity by all accounts. In that sense his timing could not have been better either!

Well done Vaughan, thanks for the memories.

Comment on Australia: flat, unconvincing, undecided by richo

richo — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:04 +0000

Can’t see Lee playin’ much part in this Ashes series, he really is poor in English conditions.
Looks like only bringing Hauritz as the spinning option in our squad could turn out to be a bad decision.

Comment on The Duckworth Lewis Method on Frank Skinner by MattyS

MattyS — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:41:36 +0000

Can I also request that they get put on Spotify… would be wonderful!

Comment on Jackson’s dead. Let’s talk about Hauritz and Flintoff by arthritistreatment-boy77

arthritistreatment-boy77 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:39:08 +0000

Michael Jackson is my favorite pop artist ever since i was a child. He is truly the King of Pop and i am saddened by this news.

Comment on Slinky Minki the fans’ favourite WAG by zoone

zoone — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:49:53 +0000

oho,,,,
after reaning all the abv coments,i wil simply say, my graemy what a slut did u choos, i simply luv u and that all is rubish and dnt care abt all this. in future plz selent sum1 who can atleast tuch the height of ur handsomenes, and every1 plz mind ur own business, i know how decent u ppl r,idits.
I SIMPLY LUV HIM AND CANT BEAR ANYTHNG AGAINST HIM UNDERSTAND
I WISH GRAEME, U SHD READ THIS .

Comment on Australia: flat, unconvincing, undecided by brad

brad — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:18:43 +0000

Ponting and team has to play lot better to get their side on top again.

Comment on Jackson’s dead. Let’s talk about Hauritz and Flintoff by naturaldetoxdiet_girl

naturaldetoxdiet_girl — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:44:19 +0000

it is so sad that the king of pop is already dead. we are going to miss him but his music will be remembered forever.

Comment on Video of Shahid Afridi hitting 27 in one over by noman

noman — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:57:23 +0000

download shahid afridi inning

Comment on Sky High Disappointment by stefen

stefen — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:43:44 +0000

Hi guys once agin tournements are starting india vs west idies game will start friday 25/06/2009 for first onday so dont miss guys enjo the game

Comment on Adam Gilchrist’s 2009 Cowdrey Lecture by Cricket T20

Cricket T20 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:18:21 +0000

Of course, Adam Gilchrist is an intellectual cricketer and his words mean a lot to world cricket given his contribution to cricket. In a way, he said rightly about the exciting game of Cricket T20 that it is definitely an entertaining form of cricket but cannot replace the class of test cricket. It is the test cricket that judges a real player’s worth is the most original cricket form.
Also, he suggested that T20 cricket should be included in the Olympics, which in view is a very sound suggestion.

Comment on Adam Gilchrist’s 2009 Cowdrey Lecture by Rod

Rod — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:47:26 +0000

Interesting stuff, although perhaps you misunderstand Giles Clarke. Is there any evidence, anywhere on the planet, that he gives a flying toss what anybody else thinks or says to or about him unless there is a big fat cheque coming his way?
I’d like to see him driving a roller, though.

Comment on WG Grace’s bat up for auction by Betsy

Betsy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:19:17 +0000

Who purchased the WG Grace bat May 12, 2009 and is it for sale?

Comment on No Vaughan, no Harmy, but Monty makes it by Brad

Brad — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:22:07 +0000

Would teams like India, Pakistan or Sri Lanka shy away from fielding talented players because of their youth? I don’t think so.

Get young Rashid in there and let him show the world that he has what it takes. If all the talk of a turning pitch at Cardiff is true, he will never have a better opportunity to make a memorable first impression.

Comment on The Ashes Song by Tuffers and the Wooden Urns by dd

dd — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:38:17 +0000

loved it have not laughed so much in ages. hope it makes number one in the charts to irritate the crap out of all those cricket bashing tw*ts out there.
I’m so sad it is on my ipod now. AND I DONT CARE

Comment on No Vaughan, no Harmy, but Monty makes it by vinay verma

vinay verma — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:33:30 +0000

Interesting ,England have an abundance of riches in spinners and Australia has a cupboard as bare as the proverbial. Good leg spinners dont grow on trees and Rashid should play. Its not Rashid’s temperament that is in question. It is the selectors. Do they have the temperament to select him?
Amit Mishra wasn’t too scarred last year by the Aussies.The bowl-off between Lee,Clark and Hilfenhaus will be interesting. Siddle and Johnson are certainties and Hauritz will play. With all the sunshine you lot are having heres hoping your players dont get sunstroke.
Australia to win 3-1 with England jagging a consolation in the dead rubber.

Comment on No Vaughan, no Harmy, but Monty makes it by Sean

Sean — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:27:09 +0000

I agree with Ernie, if he’s good enough, he’s old enough. If Cardiff looks like it’ll turn play him if not, Onions will do very well IMO.

I think the Warwickshire game could be Monty’s last stand.

Comment on No Vaughan, no Harmy, but Monty makes it by Ashes Ernie

Ashes Ernie — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:23:29 +0000

I know you’ve got some funny colleagues Will, but among the young blokes who’ve had their confidence killed ‘quickfire’ having made debuts against decent Australian sides of the last 20 years are Messrs Pietersen, Butcher, Headley, Thorpe, Caddick, Tufnell, Malcolm, Atherton and Fraser.
The colleague might respond that others include Messrs Afzaal, Ormond, AM Smith, A Hollioake, B Hollioake, Lathwell, McCague, Ilott, Tudor, Igglesdon and JP Stephenson, but most of them were either stop-gaps or just plain awful selections.
If Rashid is good enough and tough enough he will be fine regardless of an earful of Tasmanian bile. If he really is more mentally fragile than Monty he should stay in bed of a morning.
Going back a bit, Ramadhin and Valentine were quite handy young spinners on debut. Talk to a different colleague.

Comment on No Vaughan, no Harmy, but Monty makes it by cricket fan

cricket fan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:10:40 +0000

I hope adil can make it. According to me debut against Aussie will make a big difference to his confidence, if he play well.

Comment on Music to inspire England in the Ashes by richo

richo — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:24:15 +0000

After they’ve been smashed in the first two tests, how about, ‘Dont Dream It’s Over’ by Crowded House.

Comment on Shahid Afridi’s breakdancing moves by Ravneet Dhaliwal

Ravneet Dhaliwal — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:02:41 +0000

hello
congrats for ur victory ur the REAL HERO i m great fan of urs im equally happy for pakistan & of course for u. iwas not able to belive that we were the LUCKY one to meet the T-20 CHAMPS at hotel Taj chandigarh INDIA. u r so DOWN TO EARTH person I M SO DESPERATE TO GET UR E-MAIL ID plz send
ALL the best
KEEP PLAYING & KEEP ROCKING

Comment on Music to inspire England in the Ashes by Andy

Andy — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:35:54 +0000

The TMS Music (Soul Limbo by Booker T and the M.G.s) is basically traditional, and if it’s going badly, the caribbean feel to it would at least remind us that we can beat WI.

Comment on Music to inspire England in the Ashes by Ashes Ernie

Ashes Ernie — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:04:00 +0000

Those with children of a certain age will already know the best song to accompany the visiting side, Bananas in Pyjamas.

Comment on Music to inspire England in the Ashes by Dan

Dan — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:34 +0000

How about:

“Delivery” by Babyshambles
“Lazarus” by The Boo Radleys
“Magic Bus” by The Who

… just for starters?

Comment on Cricket = action = art by Cameron

Cameron — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:18:51 +0000

LOL, hes ma teacher at my school!

Comment on Music to inspire England in the Ashes by Marcus

Marcus — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:39:58 +0000

I’m surprised that England haven’t tried Ring of Fire since that win in India that time. For Cardiff, how about something traditionally Welsh- “Men of Harlech” with scenes from Zulu on the big screen. The film’s nothing to do with cricket, but still, best epic ever.

Comment on Harmison delivers Ashes message by Marcus

Marcus — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:37:25 +0000

I hate to say this, but never pick him again. You know that he’ll just put in a rubbish performance when England needs him, so you may as well save yourselves a lot of heartache and stick with Onions, who’s made a good start and has incidentally topped Harmy with a cheap 7-fer.

Comment on Harmison delivers Ashes message by cricket fan

cricket fan — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:10:39 +0000

harmison is star and could be playing a major role for england winning the ASHES.

Comment on Harmison delivers Ashes message by Chris Weston

Chris Weston — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:28:27 +0000

I’d be happy to see him come into the side if he’s on top form - a firing Harmy at the Oval could win us the series…

Comment on Harmison delivers Ashes message by Graeme of Worcester

Graeme of Worcester — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:35:21 +0000

Unfortunately Harmy is a bit like me - pretty good when nobody is watching and overwhelmed to the point of playing like a drain when the crowds and the cameras turn up. We have a friend called Mark in Surrey who is still brilliant but ran out of chances for the same reason. Harmy could relax and gain the respect that Mark and I have in recent years if he could admit to sharing our phobia of the bright lights and just spend the rest of his career terrorising lesser mortals around the shires. Until then, our torment (and his) will not go away.

Comment on England beat India. World turns upside down by Reggie

Reggie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:08:33 +0000

What Marcus said. When watching cricket, you get better fun and value for money if you appreciate what both teams do. It’s still easy to support one to win. I will be delighted to see something special from Mitchell Johnson, Phillip Hughes or several others at Edgbaston next month, but I still want the other team to beat them. Ricky? Sorry, there are limits.

Comment on Helping Australia again by Brenton

Brenton — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:52:53 +0000

I wish England all the best trying to bowl to Hughes - I believe that he will prove himself to be the greatest of all contemporary Australian players - his footwork and reflex are amazing and he has the eye of a cat. I would suggest that his training/coaching must be something out of the ordinary. Neil D’Costa is reputed to be extraordinary as a coach hence the Indians have got him helping their best - this would have only added to the outstanding quality of Hughes.

Comment on West Indies v England, 1st Test, Jamaica by Alvin Buchanan

Alvin Buchanan — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:51:05 +0000

Thanks for reporting on the game of cricket. I was a cricket fanatic when I resided in Jamaica, but now I am in the USA there is not much cricket played there.